BCMB228
MOLECULAR GENETICS
Also listed under 1 other title
- COURSE CANCELLED
- Department
- Biochem and Molecular Biology
- Terms offered
- 20
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
Explores recent discoveries in the molecular genetics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with emphasis on new findings related to catalytic activities of RNA. Topics include: protein synthesis, RNA transcription, gene regulation, RNA splicing, catalytic RNA and origins of living systems. Intended primarily for seniors and graduate students.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2014–2024
1997 2024
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 10% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2014 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM Sackler Science Center S321 2012
- Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM Sackler Science Center S122 20112010
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM Biological Sciences B124 20092008
- Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM Sackler Science Center S223 200720062002200120001999 +1 more Also offered in Spring 1997
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00 AM–9:50 AM Sackler Science Center N217 20052004
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Robert Drewell | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 14 enrolled | 33112 |
| Fall 2021 | Robert Drewell | Online | 1 | 7 of 10 enrolled | 28412 |
| Spring 2018 | Robert Drewell | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 14 enrolled | 36631 |
| Spring 2017 | David L. Thurlow | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 20 enrolled | 35717 |
| Fall 2013 | David L. Thurlow | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 20 enrolled | 23044 |
| Fall 2012 | David L. Thurlow | Lecture | 1 | 22 of 20 enrolled | 20191 |
| Fall 2011 | David L. Thurlow | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 40 enrolled | 20191 |
| Fall 2010 | David L. Thurlow | Lecture | 1 | 26 of 30 enrolled | 27203 |
| Fall 2009 | Deborah Robertson | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 11 of 30 enrolled | 20464 |
| Fall 2008 | David L. Thurlow | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 8 of 30 enrolled | 20464 |
| Fall 2007 | David L. Thurlow | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 11 of 30 enrolled | 20464 |
| Fall 2006 | Lori-Ann Boulanger | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 6 of 30 enrolled | 20464 |
| Fall 2005 | David L. Thurlow | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 4 of 30 enrolled | 20464 |
| Fall 2004 | David L. Thurlow | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 7 of 30 enrolled | 20464 |
| Fall 2003 | Unlisted | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 0 of 0 enrolled | 20464 |
| Fall 2002 | David L. Thurlow | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 6 of 20 enrolled | 24644 |
| Fall 2001 | David L. Thurlow | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 10 of 30 enrolled | 24644 |
| Fall 2000 | David L. Thurlow | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 8 of 30 enrolled | 24644 |
| Spring 1999 | David L. Thurlow | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 10 of 20 enrolled | 33490 |
| Spring 1997 | David L. Thurlow | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 6 of 25 enrolled | 31641 |